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Spoons Card Game

January 15, 2016/in Activities /by ValleyFamilyFun

Spoons is Family Fun When we were young, we used to love playing the game spoons. We would play it by the hour, especially when we were teenagers. Something sparked the memory in me that made me want to teach the kids how to play. These are the best instructions on how to play the […]

Molasses Cookies

January 13, 2016/in Recipe /by ValleyFamilyFun

Easiest Molasses Cookies… EVER! These are some of the easiest cookies you will ever make. And kids love them! If you need a quick and easy cookie recipe to take to an event, this is the one. The original recipe came from my neighbour growing up. She was the best baker ever. Easy Molasses Cookies […]

Spoons Card Game

January 15, 2016/in Activities /by ValleyFamilyFun

Molasses Cookies

January 13, 2016/in Recipe /by ValleyFamilyFun

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Spoons Card Game

January 15, 2016/in Activities /by ValleyFamilyFun

Spoons is Family Fun

When we were young, we used to love playing the game spoons. We would play it by the hour, especially when we were teenagers.
Something sparked the memory in me that made me want to teach the kids how to play.

These are the best instructions on how to play the game

However, we play the game slightly differently.

If you do not grab a spoon, instead of being out of the game, you have the letter “S” assigned to you. Each time you are out, you get the next letter in the word “S-P-O-O-N” and then you are out of the game.

It’s easier if you have a piece of paper to keep track of everyone’s letters if the players are little.

Ages

We found that 7 years old is the bottom age limit for this game.

Our son could just barely “pinch” the cards in one hand, while picking up the cards with the other. We had to help him “pinch” the cards before each round.

Also, with younger children, I had to play at about half the speed, so it wasn’t so overwhelming for the younger children.
But, it was still fun.

I must try this game with some friends, and a few drinks!

Tips

Tell the children to start collecting 2 sets of numbers, instead of just one set. This helps with learning strategy.
See how quietly you can steal the spoon without anyone noticing, and how long the play continues! To me, that’s the best part!

Spoons is a great game for camping, a stormy night, or just family fun around the table.
Enjoy!

Molasses Cookies

January 13, 2016/in Recipe /by ValleyFamilyFun

Easiest Molasses Cookies… EVER!

These are some of the easiest cookies you will ever make.
And kids love them!

If you need a quick and easy cookie recipe to take to an event, this is the one.
The original recipe came from my neighbour growing up. She was the best baker ever.

Easy Molasses Cookies

¾ Cup Shortening (or butter) – both work equally as well
1 C white sugar
1 egg
4 Tbsp. molasses
2 C flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp ginger

Shape into balls and flatten with a fork.

Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 350 fro 12-15 mins

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